The Adventures of Tristan

Today was Baylor's 3rd birthday and we did nothing to celebrate her.  Poor Bear! Well, she got a hot dog. Does that count? Yesterday we had our welcome "reception" with TCA... Some of our sweet friends were on the welcome video, it's so nice they took the time to do banners! and they even sent us hot cookies!! It's just weird. All of it.  I've had very structured days... to keep my mind focused and to give me a sense of purpose.  Tristan broke down last night and said he knows he's on XBOX too much and needs help getting off. I'm trying... and trying to work full time, and exercise and get him outside, and playing soccer, etc... it all just felt like too much this morning.  But, I allowed a pity party and now that's over. Time to move on and make today a great day.  I'm going to pray and journal today and get my mind wrapped around summer. I need a plan, it's what makes me ... well, me... and if I'm o...

Until your CEO jumps on the call! I love you Leon Blondin! He was kind enough to make sure all of the ELT EA's felt loved on and heard.  WHAT A LEADER!! Then he had to get cute and change his ZOOM background to Leo!  He said "he's always looking over my shoulder..." We died laughing! After that fun, had to jump back into homeschooling mode and get a hat made for Mrs. Botka's surprise bday party on Thursday... We just sent gifts for Mrs. Palmer's surprise bday party on Tues (more to come) and surprises for Teacher's Appreciation Week next week.  Lots of cards going on... lots of gift cards, cakes, treats... and now it's time to go make a sign for Mr. Clarke's drive-through retirement sendoff on Sunday when we get back from the lake... and Mrs. Botka's bday card that we are making to give her Sunday (on her actual bday) before the parade for Mr. Clarke.  I can't keep up.  Someone ma...

Such fun to just get in the car and go for a ride!! Throw in seeing your best friend (me too) and getting to celebrate his brother for his 10th bday... and we call that a home run!! Happy 10th quarantine birthday Cullen!!! we love you - near and far these days!!

I pray someday I am the friend overachiever that she is... I asked her to run an errand for me... She offered... and I get the errand PLUS dinner flowers dog treats people treats pretzel bites homemade cookies yard sign SHEESH! She does friendship SO WELL! Thank you Connie!!

SO PROUD OF YOU T!!!

Is it Friday yet?  Does it even matter? We are having some long days and not getting out side enough.  I'm trying SO hard to balance work and school and friends and ZOOM's and family and cooking and soccer and (SAVE ME PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAASE) We squeezed in a very short bike ride... but today I am higher!  Plus we have to go see the Mays for Cullen's bday! Grammy bought T a new desk and lamp and it's PERFECT!! and today we tried to thank everyone at work by wearing blue! on VC's  at home even threw the dog into the mix! Just over here doing what we can... and staying sane (I think...)

My new GNO's... but I'm thankful I have them.  We even had puppy show and tell! Random games of tennis... it's was like a big play yard for Baylor! and then... by the grace of God... a family ZOOM! (next time hoping Aunt Jeanne can join too!) sometimes you just have to be thankful for what you DO have.. and in this time... I'll take any form of connection!!!

We tried to do a little of the traditional stuff... Paint rocks for neighbors... #markerfail #talentfail and then we watched service on the iPad... Not all of his gifts arrived in time... so I raided the pantry... and printed pictures of what was coming  Then Dad's gift was included... And we had an Easter egg hunt... that's always a hit #somuchcandy and Easter service in bed in pajamas is NOT normal - but fun! I then spent a few hours watching The Passion of The Christ... BAWLED. Bawled at my sin.  At my disregard for what He gave.  The gift of eternity and focusing on MY issues... Every time I sin... it cost Him.  EVERY TIME and He went to the cross... for all of us... but He would have done this JUST. FOR. ME Lord firgive me, help me to teach Tristan, help me to be a better example.  Help me look more like you.  THANK YOU... You gave EVERYTHING t...

Working full time... working out... trying to get outside... doing fun art projects... Snuggling with lazy dogs... Enjoying surprises from Aunts and Uncles... Making it to 7pm and then.... wine and Jesus ... wine and Jesus... Then another drive-by birthday for a friend from school - Libby!! (I know, I'm washing my car tomorrow) and we saw some of our favorite people!! bummed you can't see Chris driving!  Oh how we love you Chris, Micah, Vance and Presley!! Only to come home and get an Easter card from Grammy!! and last but not least... our last bday sign for Emma Kate's 4th birthday drive-by tomorrow! I'm no artist and I don't have any cute little girl bags but it's better than nothing! Making the most out of these days... the struggle is REAL... but I'm thankful to be healthy and with my boy.. and seeing my friends when I can feeds my soul!! But the greatest point o...